Arch Loop Trail Head – Heart Arch loop from Mobius Arch Trailhead

Hiking trails & Routes

Inyo County

Arch Loop Trail Head – Heart Arch loop from Mobius Arch Trailhead

Moderate

hikers

Arch Loop Trail Head – Heart Arch loop from Mobius Arch Trailhead

02:11

7.98km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Parking

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23 m

Arch Loop Trail Head

Highlight • Trail

Mostly flat loop trail around the central area of the Alabama Hills with most of the better known arches.

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Cyclop Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Double Arch along Movie road

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Boot Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tall, free standing natural rock arch, best in the afternoon

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Movie Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Movie Road is a smooth dirt road that offers amazing views of Mount Whitney and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It gets its name from the numerous western movies that were filmed in the area.

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7.39 km

Alabama Hills Trail

Highlight • Trail

Easy to follow this trail marked with rocks

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7.61 km

Heart Arch is one of several arches that you can see along the Arch Loop Trail in the Alabama Hills. Although you can hike to it, the best vantage point to see it is actually in the main parking area!

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